Many fans raised their eyebrows when Hockey Prospect’s Black Book came out, and a small defender from Sweden that no one had heard about was ranked 31st. However, not many scouts were surprised, as Rögle, where Johannesson plays, had to extend the press box to facilitate all the NHL scouts that were showing up to see him at the end of the season.
What makes Johannesson, a 2000-born player, interesting to the scouts?
Date of birth: December 27, 2000
Shoots: Right
Position: Defence
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 176 lbs.